Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-12-08
SEVERAL OTHER SUGGESTIONS
pepsrtnent Of Agrioulture-Chief Of Police
st Cspiiol-SOnthly Inspections
Convict Labor, SC


Yesterday at noon the two branches OF
Nio General Assembly met IN their re-
spectiye halls in the Capitol building,
conyening the State Legislature in regu-
lar biennial session ior the consideration
Of important matters Of State.
When the hands of the clock on the
eastern wall Of the Senate chamber
reached the hour of T. Lieutenan,-Goy-
ernor John L. Massey assumed the chair,
let fall his gavel, and said "The Senate
will come to order Senators will please
be seated.
Every seat on The floor save two was
occupied, and there were in the lobby
and gallery number Of visitors.
PRAYER.
When quiet was obtained Sorgcant-at-
Arms 4. i. Weaver closed the door of
the nam entrance, and Rev. DIR. Lewis
". Burton, rector OF ST. Johns Episco-
pll church. came forward and offered
PRAYER. He acknowledged the indebt-
odness Of man 20 the source OF all bless
ings. invoked a continuance OF peace,
and hesought for the members of the
body Divine guidance in their dclibera-
tons.
SENATOR'S PRESENT.
TIE roll was called. and the fol-
lowing gentlemen answered to their
names: Me,sr, Ackcr, Arthur, Barnes,
Buv Bib, blackstone, Cornett. DGl-
ton. Duane, Dudley, Edmunds, Ellyson,
FOXES. Gee. Gillespie. Gordon, Griegs,
Harrison. Heaton, Hodges, Houston,
Hubui. Hurt. Jones, Koiner, Lloyd.
Loyeusicn, Mcdonald, Mills, Moore,
Nance, Read, Smoot, Staples. Stubs,
Twyman, Wickham, and Milliams-3S.
Absentecs; Messrs. Rawlings and
Ehea.
SWORN IN.
The names Of the new members were
called IN iours, and they were sworn IN,
each taking the anti-duelling oath.
The following are their names IN
tie order in which they were called 4;
NJ ,rs Ackcr. Arthur, Barnes, Cornett.
Dudley, Folkes Grggs, Harrison,
Houston, Hubert Hurt, Lloyd, Nc
Donald, Mills, Moore, Nance, Smoot,
and Wickham. Mr.. Rawlings, the other
new mcmber-olect, was not present.
RULES.
4 resolution offered by Mr.. Loven-
stein was adopted adopting the rules of
lSSj-S6 for the government Of the Senate
tins session.
ORGANIZATIONS.
The Senate now proceeded to elect the
necessary officers to complete its Organi-
zation. For President pro tca. Mr.
koiuer nominated Hon. john l.. Hurt,
of Pittsvivania. who, he said, had filled
the position for four years with efficiency
aud impartiallY.
Mr.. hubard nominated Nr. !. J. Nc
Donald (Repubhcan), OF Northwnber-
land, OF whom hc spoke in eulogishc
terms.
Ihe vote resulted Hurt, %; Nc
Donald, l2-electipg the former.
Dr. J. Dudley Pendleton (DemOcraO
was reelected Clerk 10y the vote OF % 10
IL.
For Sergeant at Arms z. T. Weaver
0ormcr Democratic incumbent received
y votes and John u. Kyall (Republi-
cam u.
Nd. Haynes, of Franklin DcmocraN,
received twenty-five votes, and j. T.
Dove, OF Rockingham, twelve for the
doorkeeper5hip.
The following pages nominated by Mr,
hoiner were elected: Charles Pace.
Barney Bowman, and Randolph
NillisAs.
ADDITIONAL PAY.
Mr.. Koiner presented the following
resolution
Whereas pernicious practice,
prom Dted by q gush Of social friendship
has been INDUCED in Of giving extra pay
from the Treasury to the committee
clerks and pages Of the Senate, in add
ton 10 their compensation prescribed by
law IS unjust to the tax.paycrs OF the
State and unnecessary therefore
Rcsoired, That those who shall ac-
cept appointments to these places Will
be expected 10 be content with the pay
as now fixed by law.
Mr. Gordon raised the point that the
resolution was out of order, the House
not having been informed OF the organ
iza,ion OF the Senate.
General Wickham suggested that the
S.so,ution be referred 70 the Finance
Committee.
Mr.. Uordon's point was decided well
taken, aud the resolution was passed by.
READY FOR BUSINESS.
On motion Of Mr.. Jones he was ap-
pointed e. committee OF one TO inform
the House that the Senate was organized
and ready 10 proceed with business.
Mr.. Dabney soon brought similar
message from the House.
A Joint resolution was adopted APP
pointing Messrs. Stabbs, Berry, ana
Cornett members of the committee to
wait on the Governor and inform him
that the two branches were organized
and awaited suggestions from him. i.
Mr.. Stubbs in q few minutes stated
that the Governor would soon eommuni-
cate in writing.
THE eoyERsoa's MESSAGE.
Shortly afterwsrd Mr.. Waller, the Gov
ernofs priyste secretary, made his ap-